Health

We all can get overheated on a hot summer day but heat exhaustion is a whole other thing, that can be dangerous and should be taken seriously. If left untreated, it could result in a life-threatening situation known as a Heat Stroke. Heat Strokes occur when your body temperature rises to 103 degrees F or higher. This is due to high humidity levels and the sun being high and more time outdoors.

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare hosted four Ukrainian physicians as part of an international exchange program Monday.

The nursing shortage led one Mississippi County hospital to move its patients to another hospital.

Some school systems around the country have moved to bolster staffing to minimize disruptions, but many are hoping for the best without doing much else differently compared with last year.

Taking regular naps is also associated with a 24% higher risk of having a stroke, the researchers stated.

St. Louis has joined the growing list of Democrat-led cities seeking to help women gain abortion access, even in red states that have largely banned the procedure.

Some stores in the Shreveport area have limited quantities and even empty shelves.

The water is once again safe to drink in the Stone County town of Mountain View.

Biden is far from the first world leader — and not the first U.S. president — to get the coronavirus.

The Arkansas Legislative Council Executive Subcommittee has approved $1 million in grants under an emergency rule.

The temporary ban comes as the threat of avian flu continues to sweep through Arkansas.

While more than 1 million people in the United States died of COVID-19, many more survived ICU stays that have left them with a host of health issues.

On Friday, July 15, Gov. Asa Hutchinson sent a letter to the United States Department of Agriculture, asking to declare the Natural State a disaster area.

The risks of skin cancer are more apparent than ever as more people get outside, with one woman saying it’s something that can’t be ignored.

From pasta to dress shoes, the Black River Technical College is making sure its students have everything they need on a regular basis.

The community is now asking Mayor Russ Stokes and the city council to change the ordinance to allow five hens and no roosters.

An event in Jonesboro is raising awareness for Parkinson’s Disease while educating graduate students.

A Memphis dietician is sharing some great family-friendly tips to make sure your you’re getting the nutrients you need during the hot summer months.

Melanoma is particularly deadly, and it is one of the few cancers on the increase rather than the decline.

Some farmers have now had to make hard decisions, which can affect their mental and physical health.

John Hopkins University found the average number of daily deaths has risen above 400 for the first time in two months.

ARcare announced it has partnered with the HUB to provide medical care for Jonesboro's homeless population.

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center reports they are finding it difficult to get blood donations.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is working on plans to built two new high-rise towers on its campus, the Memphis Business Journal reports.

The symptoms could be a headache, a runny nose, a sore throat, as well as loss of smell, taste or hair. Some could even struggle with fatigue, chills or fever.

So remember, every minute, every run, every squat, every burpee and every deadlift counts no matter when you do it.

Across the country, more than 100,000 new cases have been reported every day over the past two weeks, but experts say that number could actually be higher.

Supporters of initiatives to legalize recreational marijuana and scale back casino gambling submitted thousands of signatures Friday in the hopes of getting their proposals on the Arkansas ballot.

A group advocating for the legalization of adult recreational marijuana used submitted thousands of signatures to the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office.

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has reported a confirmed case of a rare brain disease that hasn’t been identified among a Missouri resident in 35 years.